Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 12-07-17

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[01] Statements by President Christofias to Turkish Cypriot journalists

[02] Turkey's Arinc reiterated that Turkey will not recognize the Republic of Cyprus' EU term Presidency; He stated that Turkey's EU negotiation process continues anyway

[03] Kucuk will ask a fire-fighting helicopter from Ankara

[04] Three thousand trees were burned during the fire in Kythrea; The regime refused a fire-fighting helicopter by the Republic of Cyprus

[05] Turkish Cypriot parties and organizations will protest the incidents experienced last year during Erdogan's illegal visit

[06] So-called minister Kasif announced its candidacy for UBP's chairmanship

[07] Turkey and Qatar will contribute to Gaza reconstruction

[08] Caglayan to travel to Japan and Singapore

[09] "Iraq has closed its airspace for Turkey"

[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESS

[01] Statements by President Christofias to Turkish Cypriot journalists

Under the banner front-page title "Responsible is the CTP", the paper writes that President Christofias told the Turkish Cypriot journalists that during the presidency of late Ozker Ozgur, the CTP implemented leftist policies and when it was necessary, the party came face to face with Turkey. When Mehmet Talat was elected to the presidency of the CTP, the party implemented different policies and today it is implementing different policies, President Christofias reportedly said adding that sometimes he wonders whether these people are his comrades.

The paper writes that President Christofias said that the basis of the solution is known and that this is the UN Security Council Resolution 1251 providing for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality, a single citizenship, a single sovereignty and a single international identity. The President of the Republic noted that the Greek Cypriot side wanted the continuation of the negotiations, but the Turkish Cypriot leader said that no negotiations could be held until the end of the Republic of Cyprus' EU term presidency. Pointing out that the Greek Cypriot side does not want to be officially declared that the negotiations ended, he added that "for this reason we accepted the discussion of confidence building measures at the technical committees".

The President of the Republic condemned the illegal transfer of population from Turkey to the occupied area of Cyprus and noted that during the negotiations Eroglu had assigned his special advisor Ozersay with the duty of proving that this transfer of population was not illegal. The President condemned also Turkey's stance towards the Republic of Cyprus and the statements regarding Cyprus being "a half state" or that the Cypriots are "not even a tribe".

Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen (17.07.12) refers to the same issue and reports that President Christofias said that exchange of properties will not begin after the European Court of Human Rights' decision on Greek Cypriot refugee Mike Tymvios case. According to Yeni Duzen, he also noted that the elements which unify the Greeks and the Turks of Cyprus are more than the ones which divide them and added that these elements should come forward, noting that if we could not unify Cyprus, this will be a success for the chauvinism.

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[02] Turkey's Arinc reiterated that Turkey will not recognize the Republic of Cyprus' EU term Presidency; He stated that Turkey's EU negotiation process continues anyway

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[03] Kucuk will ask a fire-fighting helicopter from Ankara

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[04] Three thousand trees were burned during the fire in Kythrea; The regime refused a fire-fighting helicopter by the Republic of Cyprus

Moreover, Kibris writes that the so-called deputy minister of agriculture and natural resources, "minister" of finance, Ersin Tatar denied the information that the fire broke out due to an explosion in the quarries which are in the area.

Furthermore, in statements yesterday, both Turkish Cypriot leader Eroglu and the self-styled prime minister Kucuk said that the time has come for the regime to purchase a fire-fighting helicopter.

Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen newspaper (17.07.12) reports that in statements to the paper's editor-in-chief, President Christofias said yesterday that as soon as the Government of the Republic of Cyprus found out about the fire in Kythrea, the Minister of Justice suggested through the United Nations that we could send a fire-fighting airplane, but the proposal was rejected by the regime.

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[05] Turkish Cypriot parties and organizations will protest the incidents experienced last year during Erdogan's illegal visit

In a statement issued yesterday by Ahmet Kaptan, chairman of KTAMS trade union, it is recalled that some trade unionists were beaten up by the "police" during Erdogan's visit to the island last year, when they attempted to protect their democratic rights and protest against expressions which had insulted the Turkish Cypriots and the fact that the UBP "government" remained silent in front of these insults.

The protest this year will be held on 19 July in the afternoon in front of the building of the illegal Turkish Cypriot airlines. The activity is supported by the Social Democracy Party (TDP), the United Cyprus Party (BKP) and the New Cyprus Party (YKP) as well as by the following trade unions and organizations: KTAMS, KTOEOS, KTOS, El-Sen, Tel-Sen, BES, Koop-Sen, Tip-Is, Guc-Sen, DAU-SEN, DAU-BIR-SEN, Basin-Sen, Cag-Sen, Barikat newspaper, Revolutionary Communist Union, Students' Initiative, Cypriot Youth Platform and Baraka Cultural Center.

Meanwhile, the paper refers also to a statement issued by the "police" noting that some roads in occupied Lefkosia and Famagusta will be closed due to the rehearsals for the celebrations of the 38th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

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[06] So-called minister Kasif announced its candidacy for UBP's chairmanship

Kasif made the above statement yesterday when was asked by a journalist whether he will be candidate of UBP or not.

Stating that his party will continue with its old perception and strong power its way, no matter which will be the result after the congress, Kasif pointed out that UBP is a strong and a coherent party.

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[07] Turkey and Qatar will contribute to Gaza reconstruction

Speaking to the Anatolia news agency, al-Mansi stated that Turkey had made important contributions to several projects aiming to reconstruct Gaza. "Turkey's contributions are clearly seen in Gaza," said al-Mansi.

Al-Mansi also said that a delegation from Gaza would be sent to Ankara following a meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ismail Haniyeh, Prime Minister of Hamas's Gaza-based government, which is expected to be held after Ramadan.

Emphasizing that Turkey has promised to support Gaza in the fields of infrastructure, health and education, al-Mansi stated that Qatar has made a similar pledge. "Qatar will provide $224 million in aid to Gaza after Ramadan," he stated.

Al-Mansi remarked that the Qatari funds would be used to reconstruct Selahaddin Street, which connects villages and cities in Gaza, and the houses in Gaza destroyed by Israel, adding that the money would also be used to widen the coastal road.

Al-Mansi further stated that Kuwait has promised to construct a residential area in Han Yunus city.

Due to the conflict with Israel between 2007 and 2008 and an intensive three-week operation known as Operation Cast Lead conducted by Israel in December 2008, many government buildings and houses were destroyed and thousands of Palestinians were left homeless.

[08] Caglayan to travel to Japan and Singapore

In a statement released on Monday, the Turkish Economy Ministry stated that Caglayan would visit both countries with a trade and investment delegation.

Caglayan will hold talks with chief executive officers of Mitsubishi, Itohu, Mitsui, Japan Steel Works and other big companies in both countries.

During his visit, Caglayan will brief the chief executive officers about the new investment incentive system in Turkey and invite them to make investments in his country.

A memorandum of understanding of Turkey-Japan Economic Cooperation will be signed within the scope of the visit.

While in Japan, Caglayan will meet with the Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yukio Edano.

In Singapore, Caglayan will hold talks with various dignitaries, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.

[09] "Iraq has closed its airspace for Turkey"

Zaman writes that it is possible that the government in Baghdad took this decision after Turkey's oil agreement with the "Kurdish administration" in northern Iraq. The paper recalls a statement made the day before yesterday by the Iraqui Government Spokesman, Ali Debbag, who had said that the agreement with the Kurdish administration was illegal and that Iraq would take the necessary measures against this agreement.

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